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readingwithcoffee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I definitely prefer Twilight Zone but Fernández is such a stand out writer, I do need to more about the endings and the characters being in the acknowledgments and the dedication also confused me Ngl! But I love the atmosphere Fernández is able to create
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Torture, Murder, and Police brutality
maiamiga's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Interesante punto de partida el de esta novela en la que diferentes personajes van contando en primera persona sus recuerdos de infancia. El tiempo verbal en presente hace que la escritura tome características de ensoñación, como de algo no real pero perfectamente imaginable. Interesante cómo aplica el concepto elegido pero se me queda un ejercicio un poco corto. Habría preferido algo más de duración.
bluengreyg's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Te amo nona y amo leerte y amo que escribas para que nada se pierda
lit_laugh_luv's review
4.0
Space Invaders invokes dreams to portray childhood trauma and the loss of innocence. The book chronicles the overlapping dreams of a group of friends as they reflect on their childhood under Pinochet's regime. In particular, they're captivated by their enigmatic friend Estrella; she represents so much of their childhood bliss and ignorance from the political upheaval around them. Despite their inability to even agree on her physical characteristics, they are unable to forget her and her sudden disappearance. Ultimately, she is a common symbol of their bygone innocence.
This reads much more like a short story than a true novella (there's a ton of whitespace and page breaks), but is still an excellent read nonetheless. It tackles how children are often used as pawns within politics and become collateral damage for the actions of those around them. As the children reflect on their childhood, they realize the world they are destined to inherit is wholly unjust yet they feel helpless to make any impact.
While this is specific to the events in Chile in the 1980s, it is a straightforward read that you would appreciate even without historical context. It's a super quick book and explores authoritarian regimes and corruption from a lens you don't see as often. Highly recommend!
This reads much more like a short story than a true novella (there's a ton of whitespace and page breaks), but is still an excellent read nonetheless. It tackles how children are often used as pawns within politics and become collateral damage for the actions of those around them. As the children reflect on their childhood, they realize the world they are destined to inherit is wholly unjust yet they feel helpless to make any impact.
While this is specific to the events in Chile in the 1980s, it is a straightforward read that you would appreciate even without historical context. It's a super quick book and explores authoritarian regimes and corruption from a lens you don't see as often. Highly recommend!
coib11's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
pliego29's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
twoheadedcritter's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
shanhautman's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this. A bit challenging to follow at times - not the best book to read late at night.
nachasotov's review against another edition
4.0
Los sueños, memorias y percepciones de como las infancias chilenas durante la dictadura se vieron afectadas por la violencia y el miedo instaurados en el día a día. Toda una generación marcada por la represión de la época, que no distinguía en daño ni siquiera por edad. Una lectura super recomendable, es super interesante repensar eventos desde la perspectiva de la inocencia de la infancia y las juventudes.